UK Music
UK Music is the collective voice of the UK’s world-leading music industry. We represent all sectors of our industry – bringing them together to collaborate, campaign, and champion music.
Find out more about what we do here: ukmusic.org
- UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl will be appearing at the @ntiaofficial.bsky.social's Night Time Economy Summit in Liverpool on February 11 on a panel entitled 'Are They Listening? Government, Trade and the Influence Gap'. Find full details here: tinyurl.com/mpnxstnt
- UK Music Head of Diversity Eunice Obianagha will be speaking at the @ntiaofficial.bsky.social Women’s Empowerment Brunch during the Night Time Economy Summit 2026 (NTES26) on February 11. Details can be found at tinyurl.com/2e5c3234
- In UK Music’s This Is Music report into the financial health of the sector, we take a look at how the industry is innovating, from flexible deals to finding new ways to grow fanbases. You can read more on this story and the report in full here: tinyurl.com/3v33mcrj
- "Recording studios are very much part of the R&D of the music industry." - Lord Kevin Brennan MP has called on the Government to protect our world class recording studios from soaring and hugely damaging business rates.
- As part of UK Music’s This Is Music report into the financial health of the sector, we explore some of the big challenges facing our world class recording studios. Read more on this story and the full This Is Music report here tinyurl.com/vdwmw7x5
- “We need the Government to take action.” – UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl spoke to The Standard about why AI firms must not be allowed to train their systems on human creations without payment, permission and transparency. Read the piece in full here: tinyurl.com/42j5ca2h
- UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl spoke at a Industry & Parliament Trust breakfast meeting to highlight the contribution our creative sector makes to society. The meeting also featured a speech from new Barbican CEO Abigail Pogson and was chaired by Baroness Thangam Debbonaire.
- UK Music welcomes the Government’s £1.5 billion investment into cultural organisations following years of underfunding. These funds will help save local cultural venues across the country and break down barriers to opportunity. Read more here: tinyurl.com/rk7ma8ap
- UK Music’s This Is Music report into the financial health of the sector revealed that UK music export revenues in 2024 hit £4.8 billion – up 5% on the previous year’s figure of £4.6 billion. However, the rate of growth was down by half on 2023. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2uaz42b6
- UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl joins leaders from across the industry in outlining his hopes for the sector in 2026. Read here tinyurl.com/yj33f4x3
- "We will be turning up the volume to ensure policy makers understand what our sector needs to flourish." UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl outlines the sector's key priorities for 2026 and calls on politicians to keep their promises. Read in full at Music Week: tinyurl.com/243h2n9v
- In UK Music’s This Is Music report into the financial health of the sector, we explored the artist development cycle, from global trends and the grassroots sector, to the challenges facing the next generation of talent. Read more from our November report here: tinyurl.com/yj7az5fm
- UK MUSIC IS HIRING! We are looking for a public affairs officer to join our fantastic team. You can find full details on this vital and exciting full-time role here lnkd.in/eQ-6bfYm
- Our This Is Music report into the financial health of the sector has revealed that employment across the industry is higher than ever. The report shows that the UK music industry employed 220,000 people in 2024, up 2% from 216,000 in 2023. More here: tinyurl.com/47h9xn4f
- As part of our This Is Music report, we discussed how economic value is created around four commercial assets: composition, recording, live performance and brand and image. Read more on these assets and the report here: tinyurl.com/4z6hfb4x
- UK MUSIC IS HIRING! We are looking for a public affairs officer to join our fantastic team. You can find full details on this vital and exciting full-time role here tinyurl.com/yrk6cjyz
- UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl joined a high-level delegation to South Korea ahead of the announcement of a major trade deal between the two nations. Read more here tinyurl.com/3cw7catd
- Huge thanks to Emily Thornberry and her team for joining us and the MPG at Angel Studios and Abbey Road Institute in Islington last week. Recording studios are urgently calling for a fairer deal on business rates to secure their future amidst rising operating costs and rates.
- "UK Music welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of the BBC’s future. It is vital that its excellent support for music is maintained and strengthened for generations to come." - UK Music CEO Tom Kiehl Read more on the consultation here tinyurl.com/4ty5fyn7
- As part of UK Music’s This Is Music report into the economic health of the sector, independent artist brownbear offers an insightful case study into the challenges facing self-releasing acts in today’s industry. Read the piece in full here tinyurl.com/s8mycmz9
- UK Music has launched new Careers Packs for Primary-aged children and Secondary-aged young people. The packs provide lots of information on what kinds of careers there are in music, as well as offer interactive elements such as games and online resources. tinyurl.com/5eks2ksn
- As part of UK Music’s This Is Music report into the economic health of the sector, Bristol-based independent record label Black Acre Records shared a unique case study illustrating the running of an indie record company. Read here tinyurl.com/5n9bdscr
- UK Music is delighted to confirm that our CEO Tom Kiehl is among the new members to join the Government's Creative Industries Council. The body is being reshaped to align with national growth objectives. Read more here. tinyurl.com/48b2v2m2
- UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed findings from the Government's AI consultation, which vindicates the position taken by UK Music and the wider creative and ethical AI industries. Read more on the findings here tinyurl.com/yc6cmduj
- At the end of what has been an incredibly eventful year for the industry, UK Music rounds up some of the biggest moments of the past 12 months and casts an eye forward to 2026. tinyurl.com/ye264u79
- UK Music celebrated the success of Discover! Creative Careers Month in November. The month offered an exciting opportunity for industry to inspire the next generation and for young people to learn more about careers across the creative industries. tinyurl.com/yc73t4x3
- UK Music joined forces with producers and MPs to hand in a 2,000-signature petition to Downing Street calling for reduced business rates for recording studios and has attracted support from legends including Mark Knopfler, Pete Townsend and Peter Gabriel. tinyurl.com/3x9vvc3z
- The impact of Brexit on EU touring for UK creators is getting worse, a new survey featured in UK Music’s This Is Music report has revealed. Find our more here tinyurl.com/5wdhsk7c
- Legendary producer Giles Martin has backed the MPG's call for Government to reduce business rates for our world class recording studios. Here he tells Radio 4’s Today programme why these spaces require urgent support. Scroll to 2:43:41 tinyurl.com/w5xmbna2
- Iconic broadcaster and presenter Steve Lamacq has hailed the launch of the Cultural Exchange Coalition, which brings together stars and creative & cultural organisations from the UK and EU to remove barriers to touring and drive growth. More here tinyurl.com/5bxwrcvu
- Dame Evelyn Glennie welcomes the launch of the Cultural Exchange Coalition, which sees stars and creative & cultural organisations from the UK and EU team up to remove barriers to touring, support cultural exchange and drive growth. More here tinyurl.com/5bxwrcvu
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- Level 42 icon Mark King has thrown his support behind the newly launched Cultural Exchange Coalition, which aims to remove barriers to EU-UK touring, support cultural exchange and boost growth. More here tinyurl.com/5bxwrcvu
- Legendary artist Jools Holland has welcomed the launch of the Cultural Exchange Coalition, which brings together stars and creative & cultural organisations from across the UK and EU in a move to boost cultural exchange and drive growth. More here tinyurl.com/5bxwrcvu
- UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has highlighted the aims and ambitions of the newly launched Cultural Exchange Coalition, addressing the urgent need to tear down barriers to touring, support cultural exchange and drive growth. More here tinyurl.com/5bxwrcvu
- UK Music is excited to team up with stars and creative and cultural organisations from across the UK and Europe to launch the Cultural Exchange Coalition (CEC) in a move to remove barriers to touring, support cultural exchange and drive growth. More here tinyurl.com/5bxwrcvu
- A huge thanks to everyone who came out for the 2025 UK Music and All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music charity quiz! All proceeds from the night went to the brilliant Help Musicians. You can find out more about the event here tinyurl.com/jv2h98cv
- Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper MP has outlined some of the major opportunities and challenges facing the music sector in UK Music’s This Is Music economic report. Read what she had to say in our landmark report here tinyurl.com/ytfzm9uv
- UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl addressed delegates as part of the annual State of the Nation panel at Un-Convention 2025 in Manchester. Find out more here tinyurl.com/4b2cb3rt
- “Music plays a vital role in turbocharging economies, increasing employment and enriching culture all over the country.” UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed the news that Hull City Council has signed up to our Local Music Action Charter. Find out more here tinyurl.com/tetcb388
- Some 66% of creators believe that AI poses a threat to their career, UK Music’s landmark This Is Music report into the economic health of the industry has revealed. You can read more about the report and what creators had to say on the impact of AI here tinyurl.com/4yyjyyts
- UK Music is calling on Government to deliver on a number of key points to ensure our £8bn sector maintains its world-leading status, from protecting rightsholders from unscrupulous AI firms, to boosting the enormous contribution music makes to the economy. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2y36vz3z
- As the UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) convened in Westminster to discuss EU touring post-Brexit, Stella Creasy MP hailed the power of music to bring people and cultures closer together, from The Beatles and Oasis to the Macarena and Ace of Base.
- The UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) came together in Westminster to discuss the implications of Brexit on EU touring. Here, UK chair of the Assembly Marsha de Cordova MP explains why barriers to this vital element of cultural exchange must be torn down.
- Culture Minister Ian Murray MP highlighted the many challenges facing EU touring when the UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) met in Westminster to discuss the impact of Brexit on EU-UK cultural exchange.
- The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music has re-elected Pete Wishart MP and Alex Sobel MP as its co-Chairs at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Westminster. Congratulations to both from all at UK Music! tinyurl.com/4jbspfpn
- UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl welcomes the decision to clamp down on touts ripping off music fans on the secondary ticketing market. The move marks a huge win for music lovers, as well as UK Music and all who have campaigned for so long to stamp out the touts. tinyurl.com/44s76h84
- Our Chief Executive Tom Kiehl joined BBC 5 Live to welcome news that government is to crack down on ticket touts with a reselling price cap. This is a major victory for music fans who have been ripped off for too long. Scroll to 1:39:30 to hear what he had to say: tinyurl.com/y8ydy2ry
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- Our Chief Tom Kiehl told Radio 4's Today programme why UK Music welcomes the impending Government clampdown on touts with a secondary ticketing price cap, marking a big victory for UK Music and all who campaigned for the crackdown. Scroll to 1:14:44: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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- APPG on Music co-Chair Pete Wishart MP has hailed the "staggering" £8bn that music contributed to the economy in 2024, while calling on the urgent need for Government to find solutions on AI & copyright and EU touring that work for the sector. Read more here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
- CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage has outlined the challenges facing the industry following the release of our This Is Music report, highlighting the key areas that require support to ensure the ongoing prosperity of our sector. Find out more here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
